GE14 | Penang Umno chief Zainal Abidin Osman's decision not to contest in the coming 14th general election (GE14) has raised speculation in his opponent's camp that Umno may be facing a leadership crisis in Penang.

PKR secretary-general Saifuddin Nasution said the former Nibong Tebal MP's surprising announcement comes in the wake of BN chairperson-cum-caretaker prime minister Najib Abdul Razak's rare visit to Balik Pulau.

Saifuddin questioned the timing of the announcement when GE14 - deemed the 'mother of all elections' - is just three weeks away, saying the development involving Zainal Abidin is "interesting" and "gives a signal of sorts" that something is brewing in the state Umno leadership...